Summer Camp Counselor

Child Care Resources Inc; Henniker (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Full Time Summer Camp Youth Counselor to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing care and supervision to school-aged children in a nurturing environment. Counselors will assist in planning and executing educational programs, ensuring a stimulating atmosphere for growth. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and a passion for creating engaging activities. Join a supportive team and contribute to the development of young minds during the summer months!

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience working with school-age children totaling 600 hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision and management of a classroom of school-age children.
• Plan and execute educational programs in accordance with the goals of the center.

Skills

Working with school-age children

Teamwork

Activity planning

Initiative

Education

3 credits in elementary education

3 credits in human growth and development

3 credits in behavior management

3 credits in early childhood education

Job description

Summary

White Birch Extended Education Program is seeking a Full Time Summer Camp Youth Counselor.

We are looking for energetic, engaging, and caring Summer Camp Youth Counselor staff to provide care to multiple school aged children.

Duties

A camp counselor is responsible for assisting the Extended Education program Coordinator and other Group Leaders in the general supervision and management of a classroom of school age children; including providing a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment in which young children can grow physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively and planning and executing the educational program in accordance with the purpose and goals of White Birch Center. Counselors are responsible for supervising children on field trips and water activities during the Summer Camp Program as well as maintaining accurate child counts and groupings.

Requirements

Summer Camp Counselor applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must meet one of the following criteria:

- Experience working with school-age children, totaling 600 hours.

- Documentation of at least 3 credits in elementary education, human growth and development, behavior management or recreation, or early childhood education, awarded by a regionally accredited college university.

Applicants must be able to work as a part of a team and show imitative and excitement when planning and implementing activities. Applicants must be able to work approximately 8-hour shifts within our center's operating hours of 7:30AM to 5:00PM.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid & CPR certificate
• Experience working within a Summer Camp Program

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan